 That's Mary Kay Beeler with Queen City News. Big news in the amusement park business today. Cedar Fair, the company that owns Carowinds, will combine with Six Flags, creating a new enterprise that will be headquartered here in Charlotte. It's been a years-long ride for Cedar Fair and Six Flags executives to finalize a merger. They announced Wednesday they expect to seal the deal July 1st. They will operate under the Six Flags name. Cedar Fair executives say they plan to make upgrades, add new rides, and improve food and beverage options at parks.